STD Testing in Massachusetts

We list 247 public testing locations across 160 cities in Massachusetts. 188 of the public sites test for free or on a sliding scale. The public sites are drawn from the CDC GetTested directory, with their fees shown exactly as published.

  • 247public locations
  • 69test for free
  • 119sliding scale
  • 74offer PrEP
  • 99open Saturdays
  • 127speak Spanish

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Where to get tested in Massachusetts

The cities with the most testing locations of their own. Every other city page lists the closest sites to it, wherever those happen to be.

All 160 cities in Massachusetts

STD rates in Massachusetts

Reported cases per 100,000 residents, compared with the US rate and ranked against the other states. The badge shows the change from the year before.

Chlamydia

▲ 1.6%

412.7per 100k

28,895 reported cases · 202316% below the US rate (490.7)

Ranks 36th of 50 states

2000–2023 · up 161%

Gonorrhea

▲ 6%

139.8per 100k

9,786 reported cases · 202322% below the US rate (178.2)

Ranks 31st of 50 states

2000–2023 · up 221%

Syphilis

▼ 10.2%

10.6per 100k

739 reported cases · 202333% below the US rate (15.8)

Ranks 34th of 50 states

2000–2023 · up 960%

HIV

7.3per 100k

443 new diagnoses · 202245% below the US rate (13.3)

Ranks 31st of 50 states

2017–2022 · down 28%

Massachusetts ranks 34th of 50 states for combined chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis: 563.1 per 100k, 18% below the US rate of 684.7.

Counties with the highest rates in Massachusetts

CountyCombinedChlamydiaGonorrheaSyphilis
Suffolk County1,321.4891.3403.726.4
Hampden County773.2572.5177.523.2
Plymouth County546.3418.6119.78.0
Essex County538.4419.0109.59.9
Nantucket County512.3484.627.70.0
Bristol County469.7348.5113.67.6
Middlesex County440.2317.6114.08.6
Worcester County416.4329.181.45.9
Dukes County408.2326.662.419.2
Norfolk County369.8274.990.04.9

Per 100,000 residents, 2023. All counties in Massachusetts →

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Massachusetts STD Statistics

Testing privacy

Anonymous vs. confidential testing

Most clinics test confidentially. Some also offer anonymous testing, usually for HIV. Availability varies by testing site, so ask when you call.

Confidential

  • You give your name, and the result goes in your medical record.
  • Results are not available to the public.
  • Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV are reportable in every state, so a positive result is reported to the health department. Those reports are kept confidential.

Anonymous

  • You don’t give your name.
  • You receive a number and use it, not your name, to get your result.
  • Not every site offers it. Ask before your visit.

Source: NIH HIVinfo, HIV Testing · CDC, STI Reporting and Confidentiality

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HIV prevention & treatment

PrEP, DoxyPEP & Online Treatment

A test result is the start, not the end. Both prevention and treatment are available to people in Massachusetts by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Massachusetts.

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Common questions about STD testing in Massachusetts

Where can I get free STD testing in Massachusetts?

Of the 247 public testing locations we list in Massachusetts, 69 provide free STD testing and 119 charge on a sliding scale based on income. Open the city closest to you above to see which ones those are, with their fees, hours and phone numbers.

Can I get tested on a weekend in Massachusetts?

99 of the public locations we list in Massachusetts publish Saturday hours. Hours change without notice, so call before travelling.

Where can I get PrEP in Massachusetts?

74 of the public Massachusetts locations we list offer PrEP. It is also prescribed by video visit statewide, without a clinic appointment.

How common are STDs in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts reported 563.1 chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases per 100,000 residents in 2023, which ranks it 34th of 50 states. The full breakdown, including every county, is on our Massachusetts STD statistics page.

Do I need insurance to get tested in Massachusetts?

No. The free and sliding-scale locations listed above do not require it, and an online order is paid directly, so nothing is filed through insurance and no explanation of benefits is generated.

Data and sources
Clinics
CDC GetTested · CDC NPIN directory
Statistics
CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus
Testing privacy
NIH HIVinfo · CDC STI reporting